Compass Preference

[runsongas]

i've had bad luck with suunto compasses. they all develop a bubble after 2 years or so and then start sticking. i would go with the dgx tech compass instead.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Suunto SK7 bungee mounted on my right wrist or clipped off on a D-ring (NOT on a retractor). I have 2 SK7s in bungee boots. One is rigged for bungee mounting on my wrist and the other has a bolt snap attached. Depending upon my gear configuration I will use one or the other. But I NEVER dive without one of them. I've had them both for well over a decade without any issues whatsoever.

 

[Rainer]

I'm in the market for a new compass.

Last one I had was an SK-7 in a DSS bungee mount (worked great).

Is the SK-8 the newest replacement for the SK-7? Any substantial differences between those two models? Should I just grab the newer SK-8?

What are people doing for bungee mounts? Is there an alternative to DSS (since Tobin has retired)?

Thanks!

 

[fisheater]

The SK8 is the successor model for the now-discontinued SK7. It's available either with a wrist strap or a bungee mount as original equipment. Choose your model accordingly.

 

[Eyegore]

I use an XS Scuba hose-mount affair. Though the dial can on occasion be difficult to turn with a gloved hand, I like the unit.

 

[stuartv]

The DGX Tech compass comes with a bungee mount. I’ve had mine around 5 years. Still works perfectly, mounted on the back of my right hand. And still only $39.

DGX Tech Compass w/Bungee Mount and Cord

 

[buddhasummer]

SK7 coz it's not broken. I wear it atop hand. I wish someone would make a colour one, low viz and ageing eyes not a great combination.

 

[buddhasummer]

Just beware if using a light with magnetic on/off in same hand. I learnt after some underwater WTF head scratching.

 

[Zef]

SK7 coz it's not broken. I wear it atop hand. I wish someone would make a colour one, low viz and ageing eyes not a great combination.

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I wear mine the same way but on my left hand...just my preference.

 

[buddhasummer]

I got into right hand habit after having a can light on left for years.